Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student:
- knows principles of optical and electron microscopy, and failure analysis
- is able to prepare metallographic samples, do hardness measurements, and analyse microstructures using optical microscope
- is able to produce, analyse and report own results
Credits: 5
Schedule: 10.09.2020 - 05.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Risto Ilola
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Risto Ilola
Contact information for the course (valid 11.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Risto Ilola. Responsible teacher. Contact: risto.ilola@aalto.fi, 0504005318.
Laura Tiainen. Microscopy, sample preparation. Contact: laura.tiainen@aalto.fi, 0504331028.
Kim Widell. Hardness measurement, heat treatment. Contact: kim.widell@aalto.fi, 0504330218
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assignments on heat treatments, metallographic characterization, and failure analysis of metal alloys.
Applies in this implementation:
Course consists of introductory lectures and practical assignments. Assignments include guided practical work in laboratory, independent analysis of results and reporting.
Assignment topics are metallography basics, hardenability of steels, stainless steels, and
failure analysis. After each assignment, results will be presented by students/working groups and discussed.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Evaluation is based on the assignments.
Applies in this implementation:
Reporting of assignments. Presentation and analysis of results, and
conclusions. Quality of metallographic samples and micrographs. Activity on the course.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, laboratory work, independent work, total 135 h.
Applies in this implementation:
Lectures 10 h, laboratory work 20 h, independent work (literature review, analysis of results and reporting) 105 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
To be announced on the course.
Applies in this implementation:
Literature for the assignments is announced in correspondent instructions.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Kon-67.4101
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
MEC-E6001 Engineering metals and alloys, or equivalent knowledge.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
All lectures will be held remotely (Zoom).
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Timetable of the course is presented at the course front page.
- Teacher: Ilola Risto